When L.C. Bird (Chesterfield, VA) athlete Jalen Elliott was in Blacksburg for Virginia Tech’s Junior Day last Saturday, the Tech coaches let him know they wanted him to be part of their team and also a primary recruiter.

“They just said that if I was to commit it would be a real booster for the 2016 class,” Elliott said. “They would want me to try to help get them some other recruits.”

Elliott is taking his time right now.

“There is no favorite. I’m just kind of keeping my options open,” he said. “I’m not quite sure when I’m going to make a decision. I just don’t want to make one too fast. I want to make sure I check out all of my options.”

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